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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.56, 325.11 and 142.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.56, 325.11 and 142.32 is: 196.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.56 : 325.11 = 142.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.56/325.11 = 142.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.56x = 325.11 × 142.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.56x = 46,267.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,267.86/235.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.42

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